In their second match at the World Cup, South Africa and the Czech Republic drew 1:1. The Czech player Michal Sadílek scored early in the first half, but South Africa equalized with a penalty kick by Teboho Mokoena in the 83rd minute. This result leaves both teams still in contention for progression in Group A. The match was attended by 67,442 spectators, and it marked the first time a female referee, Tori Penso, officiated a men's World Cup match.
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Official sources cited
- press release dpa
- press release SID